2024 WOC (1794) Navigating and Addressing Microaggressions and Bias in the Workplace Presented by HP

Learning Objective(s): HP People Leaders will facilitate an engaging and interactive session focused on understanding and managing microaggressions and biases in the workplace. This presentation will explore the complexities of collaborating with colleagues who may unknowingly or knowingly introduce biases and microaggressions into conversations and team dynamics. Participants will receive practical, effective strategies for identifying, addressing, and reducing these issues. The session aims to empower attendees to challenge biases effectively, reduce fear and hesitation, and foster an inclusive environment that values diverse perspectives and thoughtful collaboration. KEY TAKEAWAYS: 1.      Manage conversations, expectations, and hold people accountability 2.      We know that it happens, but it shouldn’t. 3.      Manage those allowances to do the wrong things or be counter-productive   Speakers: Nadia McKinney  Sr. Director, Executive Talent Acquisition HP, Inc.   Rebecca Swanson  Cloud Developer & Data Engineer Manager HP,Inc   Krista Madril  R&D Senior Manager HP Inc.   Margaret-Marie Miles  Account Delivery Manager HP Inc.